Holding steady, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Hatim since 1976
Babies named Hatim per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hatim's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
The name Hatim has a stable presence in the United States since its first recorded use in 1976. It peaked in 2025 at rank 6,803, with a rarity of 1 in 142,340 births. The name has not appeared among the top states, reflecting its very low frequency. Hatim is tied to the legacy of Hatim al-Tai, a pre-Islamic Arab poet celebrated for generosity, giving the name a strong cultural resonance while remaining a unique choice in English-speaking countries.
Hatim derives from the Arabic root ḥ-t-m, associated with judgment and decisiveness. It is famously borne by Hatim al-Tai, a pre-Islamic poet and chieftain legendary for his hospitality and generosity. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, often chosen to evoke qualities of fairness and magnanimity.
“Hatim” around the world
Where Hatim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Hatim
Names that share Hatim's style, for a brother or sister.
